Delicious One Pot Pizza Pasta Bake Ready in 30 Minutes - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb (225 g) mild Italian sausage, casings removed if needed
• 1/2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 24 oz (680 g) marinara sauce or pizza sauce
• 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or water
• 10 oz (285 g) short pasta, such as penne, rotini, or bow ties
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 3 oz (85 g) pepperoni, half chopped and half left in slices
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley, for serving